Gutters that catch the water and actually move it
A roof's job ends at the drip edge. After that, the gutters decide whether rain ends up in the yard or soaking into the fascia, the basement or the crawl space.
Most Charlotte houses need their gutters to handle two things: summer downpours that dump an inch of rain in an hour, and a steady fall of pine needles and oak leaves from the trees the city is known for. Undersized, poorly pitched or clogged gutters overflow in the first case and fill up in the second. Either way the water ends up running behind the gutter, rotting the fascia, staining the brick and pooling against the foundation in red clay that drains slowly.
We install seamless aluminum gutters formed on site to the exact length of each run, so there are no joints along the straight sections to leak. They hang on hidden hangers screwed into the fascia at close spacing rather than the old spike-and-ferrule nails that work loose. Runs are pitched toward the outlets, downspouts are sized for the roof area they serve, and each one discharges onto a splash block or into an extension that carries water away from the house.
For houses under pines or oaks, gutter guards save a lot of ladder time. Fine micro-mesh guards keep out pine needles, which slip through most cheaper screens, while letting water through. No guard makes gutters maintenance-free, but they turn twice-a-year cleanings into an occasional rinse.
Gutters and roofs are connected. When we replace a roof, we check that the drip edge directs water into the gutter, not behind it. When we hang new gutters, we look at the roof edge and fascia, and replace rotten fascia boards before the new gutter goes up.
What the job includes
Seamless runs
Aluminum gutters formed on site to length, no joints on straight sections.
Hidden hangers
Screwed hangers at close spacing that won't pull out like spikes.
Sized and pitched
Gutter and downspout sizes matched to the roof area; runs sloped to the outlets.
Water away from the house
Splash blocks and extensions so water clears the foundation.
Micro-mesh guards
Guards fine enough for pine needles that still let rain through.
Fascia repair
Rotten fascia replaced before new gutters are hung.
What gutters and guards costs in Charlotte
| Work | Typical range | What changes it |
|---|---|---|
| Seamless aluminum gutters | $9 – $16 per linear ft | Size, color, stories, corners |
| Downspouts | $100 – $250 each | Length and extensions |
| Micro-mesh gutter guards | $8 – $15 per linear ft | Product and roof access |
| Gutter repair and re-pitch | $200 – $600 | Length of run, hanger replacement |
| Fascia board replacement | $12 – $25 per linear ft | Material and paint |
| Remove and haul old gutters | Included with new gutters |
Ranges are planning numbers for the Charlotte area in 2026, not quotes. Your price comes in writing after the inspection, with materials named and the permit listed when one is required.
On the job
Gutters and guards: common questions
What size gutters do I need?
Most Charlotte homes do well with 5-inch gutters; bigger or steeper roofs often need 6-inch gutters and larger downspouts. We size them to the roof, not by habit.
Are gutter guards worth it under pine trees?
Usually. Pine needles clog standard gutters fast and slip through coarse screens. Fine mesh guards keep most of them out.
Why does water pour behind my gutter?
Typically a missing or short drip edge, a gutter hung too low, or a clogged run backing up. We fix the cause, not just the symptom.
Can you match my trim color?
Seamless aluminum comes in many colors; we'll bring the color chart to the house.
How often should gutters be cleaned?
At least spring and fall in most of Charlotte, more often under pines. Guards stretch that out.
Do you install gutters on new roofs?
Yes, and it's a good time to do it: the drip edge and fascia are already exposed.